The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming and Design (with foundation and industry years) at Southampton Solent University is your gateway to a dynamic career in the interactive entertainment industry. You will explore the intricate fusion of technical programming expertise and creative design principles essential for modern game development. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you possess a strong aptitude for problem-solving and a passion for bringing virtual worlds to life, preparing you for a field that demands both logical thinking and imaginative flair. This full-time, on-campus programme, spanning five years, immerses you in a hands-on learning environment.
Studied full-time on campus over five years, you will develop essential skills in programming fundamentals, object-oriented development, and scripting for game engines, alongside core concepts in gameplay and game design. Through collaborative projects and an invaluable industry year, you will gain practical experience, culminating in a major final-year project. You will graduate with a robust portfolio and the confidence to pursue careers as a game programmer, designer, or producer, equipped with the practical studio-style experience and real games project work that employers are actively seeking.